Who could know that one routine evening of getting the kids ready for bed with a seemingly innocuous complaint of a hurting head would lead to screams in the night, followed by an ER visit, and finally the shocking news of a tumor located at the base of 5-year-old Blake’s brain? A tumor that just six months previous had not been there!

Michael and Connie Rader’s world was turned upside down, to say the least. The determination that the tumor was malignant was followed by a very lengthy surgery to remove it, which in turn was followed by treatments to attempt to eradicate or at the least slow the cancer. Those treatments themselves have left lasting consequences for Blake which continued therapies are attempting to correct.

The courage and faith of these young parents is remarkable. They serve as a great example of taking the worst life has to throw at you and emerging stronger and better. You’ll be greatly blessed to hear the Rader’s moving story.

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Blake (the Jedi!)

Left MRI image: the tumor at the base of Blake’s brain. Right image: post op with tumor removed

The Rader Family: Michael, Connie, Blake and Juliet

Michael and Connie’s favorite Scriptures:

Romans 8:28–And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 3:5–Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Philippians 4:6-7–Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Michael and Connie highly recommend The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation as a tremendous resource for anyone needing help, information, and resources for a family with a child with a brain tumor.

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